USB-C Hub 4-Port USB 3.0 Splitter for MacBook Laptop

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USB-C Hub 4-Port USB 3.0 Splitter for MacBook Laptop
USB-C Hub 4-Port USB 3.0 Splitter for MacBook Laptop
USB-C Hub 4-Port USB 3.0 Splitter for MacBook Laptop
USB-C Hub 4-Port USB 3.0 Splitter for MacBook Laptop
USB-C Hub 4-Port USB 3.0 Splitter for MacBook Laptop
USB-C Hub 4-Port USB 3.0 Splitter for MacBook Laptop
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TypeComputer accessories > USB hubs & docking adapters
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One USB-C port becomes four USB 3.0 ports, so your drives, keyboard and mouse stay connected at the same time. The transparent shell shows the circuit board and status LEDs, and the hub sits on a laptop desk without taking over the space.

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One USB-C port becomes four USB 3.0 ports, so your drives, keyboard and mouse stay connected at the same time. The transparent shell shows the circuit board and status LEDs, and the hub sits on a laptop desk without taking over the space.

Turn one USB-C port into four USB 3.0 ports at 5Gbps

Solves
  • not enough ports on a laptop
  • slow USB 2.0 transfer speeds
  • need to connect several USB devices at once
  • need extra power input port for charging

Turn one USB-C port into four fast ports

Your laptop has one or two USB-C ports and every drive is fighting for them. This 4-in-1 hub gives you four USB 3.0 ports at 5Gbps on one clean desk.

Four ports where you had one

Hub on a desk with a flash drive and cables in all four ports

Four USB 3.0 ports

Four Type-A ports take drives, keyboards, mice and card readers at once. Plug them in once and leave them there. The hub sits between your laptop and the devices, so the port you were fighting over is free again.

Infographic comparing USB 3.0 at 5Gbps with USB 2.0 at 480Mbps

5Gbps, not 480Mbps

USB 3.0 runs at 5Gbps, or 500MB/s. USB 2.0 tops out at 480Mbps, which is 60MB/s. On a large video or photo folder, that gap is the difference between a coffee break and a quick copy. The drive needs to be USB 3.0 too to reach the faster rate.

Close view of the transparent hub shell with exposed circuit board

See-through, LED-lit build

The smoky transparent shell shows the circuit board, with orange accents and metallic screws at the corners. Status LEDs sit beside the ports, so you can see each connection is live without checking the laptop.

Two USB-C ports, two jobs

  1. 1
    Plug the braided cable into your laptop

    This cable is the output side. It carries the four ports' connection back to your MacBook, laptop, iPad or phone.

  2. 2
    Power the hub body only if you need to

    The USB-C port on the hub body is input only, rated 12W max. Use a 12W-capable charger there. Never plug a charger into the braided cable.

  3. 3
    Plug in drives and peripherals

    Connect a keyboard, mouse, card reader or USB 3.0 drive to any of the four Type-A ports. Use USB 3.0 drives to reach the 5Gbps rate.

  4. 4
    Check the LEDs

    Each connected port lights its LED. If a port stays dark, unplug the device and seat it again before you start a transfer.

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Does it work with a MacBook, iPad or Samsung phone?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes. The hub works with MacBooks, laptops, iPads, iPhones and Samsung devices that have a USB-C port. Connect the braided cable to the device and the four Type-A ports are ready to use.

Can the hub charge my laptop?
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Wanelo · seller

Plan on 12W. The hub body's USB-C port takes up to 12W of input from a power source, and the braided cable only outputs to devices. Keep your laptop on its own charger for full charging and use the hub for drives and peripherals.

Is the USB 3.0 speed real?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes, when the drive is USB 3.0 as well. USB 3.0 runs at 5Gbps (500MB/s) against 480Mbps (60MB/s) for USB 2.0. A USB 2.0 drive keeps its own speed, so check the drive spec before you buy. Compared with buying a second dock, one hub covers four devices at once.

Which USB-C port is for power and which is for devices?
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Wanelo · seller

The braided USB-C cable outputs to your devices. The USB-C port on the hub body is input only, up to 12W. Using the right port keeps the hub working the way it is meant to.

Will the transparent shell hold up on a busy desk?
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Wanelo · seller

The shell is plastic, with metal screws at the corners and a metal USB-C connector with an orange ring. Set it on a flat surface where it can sit still while cables are plugged and unplugged.

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